Bakha-Sha'am dispute

FO 1016/44 1951 Jan 6-Nov 2
Description

This file relates to the Sha'am Incident. It contains correspondence on:

  • Sheikh of Ras Al Khaimah and Sheikh Bakhah
  • Damage incurred on Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammad's property
  • Fighting in Sha'am
  • Attempts to settle the dispute with the Trucial authorities
  • Compensation due to parties in Sha'am
  • Further negotiations with all the leading parties on the Sha'am dispute
  • Convoy of levies to be sent to Sha'am
  • F C L Chauncy's observations on a recent interview with the Sultan regarding the Bakhah incident and the general boundary position
  • W R Hay's comments on his recent visit to Sharjah
  • Confirmation that the Sultan does not wish to pursue his claim on Sha'am, as it is considered part of Ras Al Khaimah territory
  • Further investigation into where Sha'am lies within the boundaries
  • Report from Wilton on the progress made for the settling of the dispute
  • Appointment of a Wali
  • Wilson's report on the Bakha-Sha'am dispute
  • Request for a copy of the text of the Treaty of Peace between the Shihuh and the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi